James T. Martin

Co-wrote a Proceedings article calling climate change a security threat and criticizing the Coast Guard for not cutting its own emissions.

June 1, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: usni.org

Co-wrote a Proceedings article urging the Navy to renew its anti-drug patrols, using ships set for retirement, to build crew skills.

January 1, 2023Supports National Defense

Source: usni.org

Co-wrote a Proceedings article urging the United States and its allies to prepare merchant shipping to break a Chinese blockade of Taiwan.

October 1, 2022Supports National Defense

Source: usni.org

Co-wrote a CIMSEC article arguing the Coast Guard should take over and crew the Navy's retiring Littoral Combat Ships.

December 15, 2021Supports National Defense

Source: cimsec.org

Wrote a Sun Sentinel opinion piece calling U.S. military airstrikes on suspected drug boats possibly illegal and harmful to American interests.

December 16, 2025Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: sun-sentinel.com

Co-wrote a Strategy Bridge essay arguing the Coast Guard is the right tool for engaging China through diplomacy in non-military areas.

November 11, 2021Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: thestrategybridge.org

Received the endorsement of the Palm Beach Post editorial board in the August 2026 U.S. House primary for Florida's 21st District.

August 15, 2026

Source: yahoo.com

Received the endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2026 U.S. House race in Florida's 21st District.

July 29, 2026

Source: floridapolitics.com

Received the endorsement of Veterans for Responsible Leadership, a veteran-run political group, for the 2026 U.S. House race.

January 14, 2026

Source: floridapolitics.com

Co-wrote a Proceedings article warning that the Coast Guard lacks trained ice pilots to steer its new polar icebreakers.

July 1, 2023

Source: usni.org

Was selected as a 2023 Next Generation National Security Fellow by the Center for a New American Security while serving as Executive Secretary in the Office of the Vice President.

January 30, 2023

Source: cnas.org

Co-wrote a CIMSEC article urging the Coast Guard to fix staff shortages with remote-work options and regional duty hubs.

January 26, 2023

Source: cimsec.org

Co-wrote a Proceedings article calling for media literacy training so service members can spot false news stories.

July 1, 2022

Source: usni.org

Co-wrote a Proceedings essay arguing that giving officers command early in their careers is a strategic edge over China's navy.

March 24, 2022

Source: usni.org

Co-wrote a CIMSEC article urging the Coast Guard to fight illegal fishing in the Bahamas as a test for its overseas fisheries work.

January 18, 2022

Source: cimsec.org

Co-wrote a Proceedings article urging the Coast Guard to put MH-60T helicopters on its cutters to meet its global missions.

September 1, 2021

Source: usni.org

Co-wrote a Proceedings commentary warning the Coast Guard to prepare its anti-drug patrols for self-driving smuggling boats.

January 27, 2021

Source: usni.org

Handed over command of the Coast Guard cutter Ibis in Fort Pierce and moved to the Joint Interagency Task Force South in Key West.

July 23, 2020

Source: content.govdelivery.com

Co-wrote a Proceedings article urging the Coast Guard to consider replacing its aging 87-foot patrol boats with the Navy's Mark VI patrol boats.

April 21, 2020

Source: usni.org

Published a Proceedings essay urging young Coast Guard commanders to lead crews with servant leadership, discipline, and respect.

November 1, 2019

Source: usni.org